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Northport Rail Trail Entrance

4.2 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Northport, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Northport Rail Trail Entrance's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Northport Rail Trail Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Tree lined walk through a former rail spur. Dog friendly but did find two ticks on our pup so stay close to the center of the trail. Could be much safer and better utilized by high schoolers heading to Northport High with a crosswalk/HAWK signal at the northern end of the trail though.

★★★★☆ — James , Nov 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

Plan your run at Northport Rail Trail Entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Northport Rail Trail Entrance

Northport Rail Trail, Northport, NY 11768

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.